All Bus Operators From Kumbakonam to Keelakarai

About Kumbakonam

Kumbakonam

Kumbakonam is known for the famous Kumbeswarar and Sarangapani temples. This spiritual town is located between the rivers Cauvery and Arasalar. This temple town which is a part of the Tanjavur District of Tamil Nadu, is more famous for old ancient temples. Having existed during the Sangam period, Kumbakonam was the capital city when Chola dynasty was ruling the place.

LanguageThe official language of Kumbakonam is Tamil. The other languages spoken include Telugu and English.

Events in KumbakonamSome famous festivals and events of Kumbakonam include Ganapati (Ganesha) Festival (August/September), Shaniwarwada Dance Festival and Sawai Gandharva Music Festival.

Places to See in KumbakonamThere are several places of tourist attraction in Kumbakonam. Some of the places include A Srinivasa Ramanujan House (25kmsfrom Tanjore ), Kumbeswarar (2km from bus stand), Sarangapani ( 3km from bus stand), Nageswarar Temple (2Km from bus stand) and Venkatachalapathy Swamy Temple (10Km from Kumbakonam)

How to Get There

Air:The nearest airport that is closer to Kumbakonam is the Trichy Airport. The airport can be reached within 4 hours. This airport serves adjacent districts of Tamil Nadu.

Rail:Tiruchirappalli Junction stands at tenth position for the best railway stations in India. This railway line is well connected to major cities of the state.

Bus:There are a number of private buses in Kumbakonam. Mostly Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka operate buses to Kumbakonam. Some of the best bus operators that offer good experience for passengers include A1 Travels, Tippu Sultans Tavels abd Rathi Meena Travels. Several bus booking portals offer bus ticket booking coupon on their sites. Look out for discount codes when you book your tickets.

About Keelakarai

Keelakarai

Keelakarai is a coastal town located in Tamil Nadu’s Perambalur district. It lies near the Rameshwaram and the Gulf of Mannar. There are a few small islands along the coastal line. Some of the nearby cities include Thuraiyur, Perambalur, Thammampatti and Tittakudi. The conch and coral industry once flourished in this vicinity.

Budget Hotels in KeelakaraiThere are comfortable budget accommodations for the travellers visiting this region. A few of these hotels and lodges are Hotel Kings Inn (Tariff – Rs.857), MKM Lodge (Tariff – Rs.196) and Hotel Velumanickam Inn (Tariff – Rs.405).

LanguageThe official language spoken in Keelakarai is Tamil.

Events in KeelakaraiThe important festivals celebrated here are Pongal in January, Maha Shivratri in February, Tamil New Year in April, Vinayaka Chathurthi in August-September, Navratri in September-October and Diwali during October-November.

Places to See in KeelakaraiThere are many tourist attractions around Keelakarai. A few of these palaces include Sikkal Lake (21 km), Sengalaneerodai Beach (5 km), Periyapattinam (18 km), Pudumadam (32 km) and Erwadi (14 km) away from Keelakarai.

How to Get There

Air:Tiruchirapalli International Airport is the nearest airport located at a distance of 193 km.

Rail:There is no railway station in Keelakarai. Pirappan Valasai Railway Station, which is 36 km away from Keelakarai, is the nearest railway station.

Bus:There are regular buses from nearby cities and states connecting this town. Private bus operators such as Sri Bhagyalakshmi Travels run luxurious Volvo buses from Chennai to Keelakarai. Book bus tickets online from the confines of your home or office without any hassle.